Lift Shafton
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Shafton Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8QA |
| Phone | 01226710386 |
| Reference Number | 139004 |
Shafton Primary Academy has shown significant improvement across all areas since its last inspection, suggesting a positive trajectory ahead. The school provides a friendly and inclusive environment where pupils thrive, characterized by strong pastoral support and high expectations for achievement. The inclusive practices for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly commendable, ensuring they receive effective support alongside their peers. With a variety of enrichment opportunities and a culture of kindness and respect, pupils are encouraged to engage actively in their learning and school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 243 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.56%
Girls: 51.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| 2 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 3 | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| 4 | 19 | 19 | 38 |
| 5 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 6 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 16 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils display excellent attitudes towards learning.
- High-quality support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities and activities.
- A strong focus on reading and vocabulary development.
- Effective curriculum that allows for revisiting key concepts.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | ||
| Writing | 2 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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1.11 miles |
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Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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1.13 miles |
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Milefield Primary School
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1.24 miles |
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South Hiendley Primary School
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1.38 miles |
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Birkwood Primary School
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1.59 miles |
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Carlton Primary Academy
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1.8 miles |
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1.88 miles |
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Ladywood Primary School
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1.91 miles |
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Parkside Primary Academy
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1.97 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
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2.05 miles |
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St Helen's CE Primary School
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2.12 miles |
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Lift St Helen's
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2.25 miles |
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2.27 miles |
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2.28 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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2.45 miles |
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West End Academy
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2.52 miles |
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Summerfields Primary Academy
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2.53 miles |
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Grove Lea Primary School
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
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Outwood Academy Shafton
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0.34 miles |
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Outwood Academy Carlton
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1.77 miles |
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Compass Community School Hemsworth
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2.35 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
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2.37 miles |
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Springwell Special Academy
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2.61 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth
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2.84 miles |
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Barnsley College
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4.2 miles |
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Netherwood Academy
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4.22 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
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4.23 miles |
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Barnsley Academy
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4.29 miles |
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4.33 miles |
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Crofton Academy
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4.58 miles |
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Minsthorpe Community College
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4.74 miles |
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Ackworth School
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4.9 miles |
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Horizon Community College
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4.95 miles |
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